Helps CEOs, executives, and managers solve their biggest pains, dysfunctions, and key challenges in turning their team into a well-oiled machine that contributes dramatically to the bottom line.

Management consultant for Earvin "Magic" Johnson’s 21 station radio group, YMF Media. Also served on the five-member board of directors of the company.

AAMG consults public and private corporations like The Federal Communications Commission and BP-USA, broadcast group owners, station operators, content providers, investment banking firms, and hedge funds on Wall-Street invested in broadcast.

Created Syndication One , the radio syndication network for Radio One.

Introduced a new management intelligence system to the company that significantly improved management controls and performance at all levels of management.

Increased top line revenue by improving inventory management performance by developing a new yield management system. The new strategy helped stations increased revenue by 3 to 5% per station and increased conversion ratios.

Management and upgraded the XM Channel 169 for Radio One

Developed Radio One’s mobile media , digital news, and on line music commerce strategies and platforms.

19952004

President/General Manager

Senior management responsibilities over all Disney/ABC owed stations in the Chicago market cluster.

Drove WLS-AM into profitability in his first year of management after station suffered 10 years of unprofitable performance under prior management. Increased first year revenue by over 77% and 264% in revenue in three years.

Increased ratings for WLS from 17th rank to top 4 in one of the most competitive radio marketing in the country. WLS was transformed into one of the most respected NewsTalk stations in America.

Launched a new classic rock format that took Chicago’s lowest ranked FM radio station to top 6 in Men25-54 in 3 months

Created and launched the first ESPN Radio format for ESPN which became the flagship station for ESPN’s 300+ station national network

Managed the most profitable Radio Disney station targeting kid’s 6-11 in American for Disney/ABC. WRDZ-AM went on to maintain top billing and profitability status every year.

19921995

General Sales Manager

NewsTalk 630 WMAL-AM Radio

Once hired achieved immediate turnaround success after station suffered worse programming and ratings losses in its history due to the loss of the Washington redskins play-by-play.

Out performed first year budget by over 112% making it the most profitable year in the station’s history to date.

Hired and trained a new sales department that outperformed revenue goals annually with zero staff turnover

Last year as GSM achieved 118% of budget. Increased national sales from third AM station to first in the market.

19861992

General Sales Manager

United Broadcasting Co. WJZE-FM

Moved an unsuccessful urban format to an innovative contemporary jazz format which sparked immediate revenue growth up 88% year-over-year.

19821986

General Manager

WRQC-FM, Cleveland

Management responsibilities in all areas of operation including programming, sales, engineering, and administration.

Converted a failed Top 40 FM format into a cutting edge Modern Rock station. The first alternative rock station in the Midwest.

Interest

RAISING CHAMPIONS OFF THE AIR IS IMPORTANT TOO

When Jones isn't raising the bar in media he raises champion hunting dogs. His favorite breed is the English Pointer. Zemira and his wife have raised two champions on the show circuit to date.The two of them combined have 88 best-in-show and best-in-breed wins and two invitations to the coveted Westminster Dog Show.

Objective

Zemira is a 30+year radio veteran with 27 years of senior management experience. His career spans a wide range of broadcast platforms at the station, corporate and network levels; as well as television and satellite radio. Zemira served as President/General Manager for stations owned by ABC/Disney, and ESPN and VP of Operations for Radio One overseeing the largest radio company in the country serving African Americans.

He was named one of the 8 Best Managers in Radio in the country by Radio Ink Magazine and nominated as NewsTalk Executive of The Year and General Manager of The Year by Radio & Records Magazine. Zemira has served on many boards. He currently serves on a five-member board of directors for Earvin "Magic" Johnson’s radio group YMF Media.

Awards and Honors

Nominated NewsTalk Executive of The Year by Radio & Records Magazine

Named one of America’s “8 BEST MANAGERS IN RADIO” nationally by Radio Ink Magazine

Voted “News Talk General Manager of the Year” by Radio & Records Magazine

WLS awarded “News/Talk Station of the Year” by Radio & Records Magazine

Named one of the “TOP 15 Africa Americans in Radio” every year for more than a decade by Radio Ink Magazine

Other Accomlishments

Consultant to the U.S. Information Agency/ Voice of American. Trained managers and station owner from countries around the world representing the US Government. Countries in Europe, Africa, and South East Asia.

In 2010-2011, Zemira was selected as one of 12 expert media advisors to The Federal Communications Commission, in conjunction with “The Future of Media Project”, to research and develop the recently published landmark study “THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES…The Changing Media Landscape in a Broadband Age”.

Summary

Media*Management*Innovation

A successful leader with a broad scope of management responsibilities with Fortune 100 companies. Consistently maximized revenue and earning opportunities through effective programming, sales, marketing strategies, as well as operational innovation, and cost containment in a competitive and turbulent media marketplace. Proven communicator and manager with refined interpersonal skills.

Results-driven professional with a career distinguished by consistent performance and innovation within both midsized and large organizations­­—focus on broadcast companies with an emphasis on traditional radio—effective in managing a wide range of media platforms appealing to extremely diverse demographics, cultures, and consumer profiles. Offers high-caliber cross-functional management qualifications and proven leadership talents. Strong orientation in business development, programming management, and performance improvement. Highly motivated, innovative, and creative, with a big-picture perspective that enables companies to break through ceilings of complexity to higher levels of performance. Consistent track record of turnaround successes.

Portfolio

Turnaround Success Track Record

When Jones took over WLS it was the 2nd lowest rated station in Chicago and had negative
cash-flow for the past 10 years.
Within two years Jones grew revenue over 105%
The Morning Show became one of the top 5 in Chicago.
The Afternoon show Jones created grew from 23rd to #1 Persons 12+, A25-54, &
A35-64 simultaneously.

Portfolio

WLS Became Dominate Under Jones

WLS became one of the top NewsTalk stations in the country within 5 years

Portfolio

Jones Launched The ESPN Radio Network

Jones began the 24 Hour ESPN Radio Network by creating the Flagship Station ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago. Now the network enjoys over 300 affiliates.

Portfolio

The Most Successful Radio Station In America for Kids 6-11.

Jones Leads the Country with Kids !

Jones launched the first Radio Disney Station in the country to become profitable
Radio Disney 1300 Chicago became the model station in the country targeting the 6 to 11year old market.
Jones' innovative format became to top billing and the most profitable Disney branded station in the country within two years
Radio Disney 1300AM remained the top billing kids station in the company throughout Jones' tenure.

Portfolio

Jones served a Vice Chair of the Illinois Broadcasters Association.
IBA is the leading advocate for the broadcast industry in Illinois and is engaged in shaping public policy to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment for its members.

Portfolio

Judges Award Jones' Winning Pointer

Zemira and his wife have raised two champions on the show circuit to date.The two of them combined have 88 best-in-show and best-in-breed wins and two invitations to the coveted Westminster Dog Show.

Trained Manager around the World

Jones consulted stations owners and managers of emerging countries from around the world for The US Information Agency/ Voice of America.

Vice President/Operations

Jones dramatically improved performance for the company's under-performing marketing.
Brought innovative strategies to the company in drive increased top-line revenues.
Attracted top notch market managers to the company.
Launched Radio One's radio network Syndication One

Treasurer /Board of Directors

As Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Zemira Jones is managing the rebirth of the oldest African American Theatre in America. This is the historic restoration of a 29 million dollar cultural landmark which is 20 years older that the legendary Apollo theater.

References

Gregg Lindahl

“Zemira is a stand-up person. He inspires and brings out the best in others. His actionable ideas and eloquence in communicating them, always moved the organization forward.”

Chris Forgy

“I have been in the broadcast industry for over 28 years in sales,sales management and station management. in my humble opinion,Zemira Jones is among the very best and brightest to ever serve in our industry. As my former supervisor, he authored and implemented company wide initiatives and programs that completely revolutionized the way our company thinks, acts and does business with all of it's customers. Zemira's ability to identify and diagnose a problem is simply brilliant! But it doesn't stop there. Zemira's problem solving skills and intense analytical thought process allows him to provide laser like focused solutions to challenges companies face........and he does it with candor, honesty, and ownership. THINKER, TEACHER, MENTOR,GOOD STEWARD and BRILLIANT BUSINESS MIND are just a few of the words I would use to describe Zemira Jones.I would highly recommend Zemira and his team as someone to "roll up his sleeves" and work diligently to DELIVER. Please feel free to contact me directly at any time with questions regarding Zemira Jones and his team. Sincerely, Christopher S. Forgy”

Robert Burke

“During his tenure at ABC Radio, Zemira increased the size of the cluster from two to four station – adding ESPN and Radio Disney outlets. In addition, he led WLS-AM under the News/Talk format back to heights it had not seen since it was a Top 40 station. Not only was Zemira a great marketer, he was also an astute the numbers guy – a rare combination! As a manager, he insisted that his direct reports have an intimate knowledge of their budgets and the financial impact of all of their operational decisions.”

Lisa Mabry

“Zemira's scope and vast knowledge of the media industry proved to be an invaluable resource in the building of Radio One's Web department. We worked harmoniously together on several successful web initiatives. Zemira was as much a mentor as a colleague. He's a great motivator with much to teach.”

George Pine

“I have known and worked with Zemira Jones for 25+ years. He is a visionary, a creative thinker, and an inspiring Leader. He is a strategist and high achiever.. Zemira Jones engages his Team with high standards, achievable expectations and key reward recognition systems.”